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Landlord Legislation: Phasing Out Oil And Coal Heating

The UK government will be phasing out gas grid fossil fuel heating from 2026, which is less than three years from now. Homeowners and landlords have little time to find a reliable solution.At present, there are a million homes in England that use off-gas grid fossil ...

Read    16/05/2023

The Rental Market: BTR vs Traditional Leasing

Build to Rent (BTR), is a growing segment of the UK residential sector and is gaining pace as more institutional landlords jump in to improve the quality of buildings and amenities provided. Yet, not enough renters are aware of all the benefits offered.The mindset of...

Read    16/05/2023

UK Government News: Labour Party Proposes Housing Reforms

Controversial:  Labour Party proposed housing reformsBritain’s Labour Party has proposed reforms to the housing market, but the proposals have turned controversial and have raised many questions among industry stakeholders. The plans were proposed by the La...

Read    16/05/2023

UK Government News: Renters Reform Bill

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill may finally be introduced in the UK parliament this month. The bill was first discussed in 2019, and a fast introduction and implementation were promised, but that didn’t happen. Housing Secretary Michael Gove says the bill will b...

Read    16/05/2023

The Rental Market: A Solution For London's Housing Crisis

Housing experts are looking skywards to find a solution to London's acute housing shortage. The capital is facing a severe scarcity of open plots besides the skyrocketing land prices. Several restrictions, like green belts, worsen the prospect of building new homes. ...

Read    27/04/2023

The Rental Market: Meeting Student Demand Though BTR

There is a perceptible increase in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) all over the UK. There is an increase in investor interest in this sector, and developers are rushing to help meet the demand. Assetz Capital, Northampton, has provided funding of 13.26m to...

Read    27/04/2023

Landlord Legislation: Guide To Fire Safety

After the Grenfell tragedy, the UK government has initiated several measures to improve fire safety, especially in rented homes. Landlords have a moral as well as legal responsibility, to ensure the protection of their tenants from fire hazards.Fire doors and fire do...

Read    27/04/2023

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Planning and Net Zero Goals

Achieved Research conducted by the Futures Network of the Housing Forum in November 2022 revealed some concerns related to the chances of meeting the Future Homes and Buildings Standards set out by the UK government. The targets have a deadline of 2025. One in five m...

Read    27/04/2023

Industry Update: Rules Introduced For UK Companies

The UK government has introduced new identity verification rules for directors and owners of companies registered in the United Kingdom. The new law, expected to be enforced shortly, will impact both directors and owners of existing and newly formed UK companies. Und...

Read    27/04/2023

The Rental Market: The Decline Of HMOs

HMOs vs ColivingA significant drop in the number of HMO properties in England over the last two years underlines the shrinking HMO market. The total number of HMOs across England declined by over 21,000 to 489,701 in the last two years. The yearly rate of decline was...

Read    27/04/2023

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